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Semmes Alabama Map

Explore Semmes, Alabama, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Semmes, Alabama

How to Use This Semmes, Alabama Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Semmes, Alabama. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Alabama or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Semmes.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Semmes
State	Alabama (AL)
County	Mobile County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.822358
Longitude	-88.220136
Population	4,941
Density	131.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	36575, 36613
Area Code	251
County Seat	Mobile
School District	Mobile County School District

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About Semmes, Alabama

Semmes is a locality in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,941. The population density is 131.4 people per km². Semmes is located at 30.8224°N, 88.2201°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Semmes is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 36575, 36613.

Semmes maintains a steady presence across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of its inland terrain. It lies 11.0 miles west-northwest of Prichard, AL (from Prichard, AL: bearing 284°T), and is situated 14.1 miles west-northwest of Mobile. The winding path of Crooked Creek serves as a primary artery for the local hydrology, carving a deliberate course through the dense stands of longleaf pine and hardwoods. Sunlight filters through the canopy in late afternoon, casting long, amber shadows across the red clay that characterizes the soil of Semmes. Residents find a quiet refuge at Miller Park, where the natural flora offers a reprieve from the pace of modern construction. Further to the west, the expanse of Big Creek Lake provides a deliberate stillness to the environment, anchoring the regional topography with its expansive, freshwater horizon.

Semmes evolved from a modest settlement into a hub for agricultural innovation, particularly through its historical reputation as the nursery capital of the region. The local economy maintains this link to the earth, supporting a variety of horticultural businesses that distribute ornamental shrubs and trees to broader markets. Families here have long cultivated the land, turning the fertile soil into a source of livelihood that persists even as the commercial footprint expands. While the industrial focus leans toward production and distribution, the character of Semmes remains tethered to the meticulous work of those who shape the landscape. This industrious spirit reflects a broader history of adaptation, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the intensity of the work performed in the fields and greenhouses.

Cultural life in Semmes centers on the shared experiences of neighbors who value the slow passage of time and the preservation of communal ties. The annual Camellia Festival stands as a defining event, drawing individuals together to celebrate the floral heritage that distinguishes the identity of Semmes from its neighbors. While the area does not claim the fame of major metropolitan centers, it fosters a sense of place where personal connections are held in high regard. The atmosphere is quiet, marked by the humidity of the inland air and the persistent hum of life in a region that feels entirely sufficient unto itself. Visitors often remark on the unpretentious nature of the local landmarks, which favor function and historical continuity over grand, decorative gestures.

Nearby Outdoor Places

State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 3.2 mi, 052° NE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 4.6 mi, 069° E
High Pointe Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 5.2 mi, 145° SE
Chickasabogue Park (Local Park) — 7.0 mi, 112° E
Old Steam Engine (Monument) — 8.5 mi, 156° SE
Jet Fighter - Trainer (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 156° SE
U.S. Coast Guard HU-25 Falcon Plane (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 188° S
SouthPaw (Public Artwork) — 9.2 mi, 165° S
W. L. Holland Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.4 mi, 095° E
Mobile-Tensaw Delta Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.0 mi, 080° E
Sweet Dreams Haunted Attraction (Attraction) — 13.5 mi, 133° SE
Oakleigh (Museum) — 13.6 mi, 136° SE
Phoenix Fire Museum (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 132° SE
Battleship Memorial Park (State Park) — 15.3 mi, 128° SE
Bell UH-1 (Attraction) — 15.4 mi, 129° SE
Sikorsky HH-52A Seaguard (Attraction) — 15.5 mi, 129° SE
Cg-41364 (Attraction) — 15.5 mi, 129° SE
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Ms (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.0 mi, 281° W · 20k acres
Tensaw River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 18.2 mi, 107° E
Meaher State Park (State Park) — 19.2 mi, 125° SE
Island Fire Glass Art Gallery and Espresso Bar (Gallery) — 25.0 mi, 165° S
De Soto National Forest (National Forest) — 25.7 mi, 298° NW · 532k acres
Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.1 mi, 202° S · 31k acres
Fairhope Museum of History (Museum) — 28.0 mi, 137° SE
Greene County Museum (Museum) — 30.2 mi, 319° NW
Wiggins Stadium (Stadium) — 32.1 mi, 021° N
Fort Mims (Historic Castle / Fort) — 33.5 mi, 042° NE
John Snook Telephone Museum (Museum) — 41.6 mi, 130° SE
Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 42.5 mi, 194° S · 213k acres
Wind Creek Cinema (Cinema) — 47.8 mi, 066° NE

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